Lot Archive

Lot

№ 621

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19 September 2003

Hammer Price:
£140

1914 Stars (3), comprising (7478 Pte. C. Smith, 15/Hrs); (3070 Pte. J. Nolan, 1/K.R. Rif. C.); (4772 Pte. M. Callaghan, Leins. R.) good very fine (3) £80-100

Michael Callaghan was born at Oristown, County Westmeath and enlisted at Drogheda, County Louth. He died of wounds in France and Flanders on 21 March 1918, whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment. He is buried at Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France.